National
Museums Scotland has received initial funding of £100,000 from players of People's Postcode Lottery. The funding marks the start of long-term support from players
for National Museums Scotland's projects across
the country. The National Museum of Flight and its popular Airshow on 27th
July will be the first to benefit.

Kate
Pearson, Trusts Manager at People's Postcode Lottery said,“We are delighted
that our players will be supporting National Museums Scotland, whose care and
display of the National Collections make them engaging and accessible to huge
numbers of visitors every year, supported by a fantastic programme of events and
exhibitions. The continual growth of People's Postcode Lottery ensures that important
charities like National Museums Scotland continue to receive support from
players of People's Postcode Lottery.”

This year's
funding will be used to support Scotland's National Airshow which takes place on 27th
July at the National Museum of Flight, East Fortune, in East Lothian. The all-day,
action-packed event includes spectacular
displays, a chance to see Concorde up-close, children's activities and an
opportunity to talk to the pilots and meet the Air Cadets.

The National Museum of Flight is
one of four sites operated by National
Museums Scotland, in addition to the National Museum of Scotland, the National
War Museum and the National Museum of Rural Life. These sites house a huge variety
of collections which will also see the benefit of the funding and support from
players of People's Postcode Lottery.

Nicola Pickavance, Head of Development, National
Museums Scotland said, ‘We are very grateful to the players of People's
Postcode Lottery for this wonderful support for National Museums Scotland.”

Players must be 16 years or over. Only available to play with postcodes in England, Scotland and Wales. Not available in NI. Conditions apply. See Terms & Conditions. Ticket price £2 with 5 draws each month and minimum £10 payable in advance. For a full list of prizes visit Prizes.